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Finance committee recommends Village Board publish and set Nov. 17 public hearing for 2026 budget

Village Board of Waunakee · October 21, 2025
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Summary

After a detailed presentation of operating and capital requests, the finance committee moved that staff publish the full 2026 budget for public review and schedule the required public hearing for Nov. 17, 2025. The committee and, subsequently, the board approved the recommendation to proceed to public hearing.

Finance Director Renee and Village Administrator Todd presented the proposed 2026 operating and capital-improvement budget, summarizing major cost drivers and uncertainties and outlining the public-hearing schedule.

The staff presentation noted ongoing cost pressures in wages and benefits, a proposed 3% cost-of-living increase effective Jan. 1, 2026, an expected health-insurance premium…

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